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After several years of no dance and no change in the administration's stance, the Student Council managed to pull off an incredible event. The formal was a resounding success, with more than 300 attendees across all four grades, and three hours of dancing and singing along to classic ABBA jams and Bad Bunny hits.

StuCo Brings Back Winter Formal High school dances are the ultimate rite of passage. If ubiquitous movie scenes over the decades are to be believed, most school dances take place in the sweaty high school gym with kitschy bluish lighting and a hired band playing the latest hits. Though UNIS’s traditions are quite distinct from a...

Mike White has yet again ensnared his audience in the intrigue, discomfort, and beauty he creates on screen in his award-winning dark comedy. By revealing a murder at the start of the season, we are instantly hooked, as piece by piece, the picture comes together.

“The White Lotus” season 2: A Romp through Italy with your Sarcastic Friend in the Backseat The second season of the White Lotus, like the first, begins with a death. Carefree, fun-loving Daphne wades her way through the Mediterranean in hopes of a final swim before her departure from the resort. Suddenly, she catches sight of a dead body floating in the crystal, aqua waters. Havoc erupts....

The Climate Conference of the Parties is the annual summit supposed to “save the world” from climate change. But how effective is it really, and what changes did this year's COP bring about?

COP27 and What’s Next COP, the annual international climate summit, if often heralded as a symbol of global action on climate change. But it can sometimes be hard to look beyond the headlines to understand what COP is and how effective it is at accomplishing its goals. What is COP/COP27? The United Nations Climate Change...

Much criticism has been present around FIFA choosing Qatar as the location for the 2022 World Cup. Here’s what UNIS students think about the questionable values that Qatar represents and the violations of human rights during the construction of these stadiums.

Controversies of the Qatar World Cup “FIFA knew what was happening there and didn’t take any action against the abuse, and that’s where it’s problematic,” a UNIS student states regarding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Every four years, the International Federation of Association Football, or FIFA, hosts the World Cup, in which ...

Ye West has faced many controversies over the course of his career, but is still regarded by many as a musical genius. Here’s a breakdown of Ye West’s journey in the public eye.

The Rise and Fall of Ye West Ye West, more commonly known as Kanye West, is a musician versed in many genres of music including hip-hop, rap, electronic, and gospel. West is known for his catchy beats and worldwide hits that have now become staples in many people’s playlists. In recent years, he has become a household name no...

It's no secret that America has had a troubled and uncomfortable relationship with abortion. Here's what some UNIS students had to say about where they stand.

The End of Roe v. Wade? It’s no secret that America has had a troubled and uncomfortable relationship with abortion. On May 2nd, news broke of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. If the decision is passed, 32 states could end legal access to abortion, which many view as a tragically re...

You probably have heard or used “slay” as an encouraging sentiment and morale boost. But, how did “slay” come to be used in this way?

“Slay!” You have probably heard or used the colloquial term “slay” as an encouraging sentiment and morale boost. But, how did “slay” – a term that traditionally refers to murder – come to be used in this way? The Oxford Dictionary defines “slay” as “to kill someone or something in a war or...

Founded in the wake of the George Floyd protests, the Equity and Inclusion Board has established itself as a safe haven for BIPOC students at UNIS. Over the past two years since its inception, it has completed many projects to prove so.

The EIB Two Years On There are certain responsibilities that go hand-in-hand with being an international school like UNIS. One of them, inevitably, is the responsibility to be a platform for equality and a safe haven for its diverse student body. The summer of 2020 brought a reckoning for the school in terms of its fail...

Most New York residents know that immigrants contribute greatly to our city's rich tapestry of cultures, but they're likely unaware of the often untold stories of refugee populations. As we are poised to receive an influx of Ukrainians fleeing war, here is a look back at the history of refugee presence in NYC.

A History of Refugee Presence in New York City New York is famously one of the most racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse cities in the world. Most residents know that immigrants contribute greatly to our city’s rich tapestry of cultures, but they’re likely unaware of the often untold stories of refugee populations. In fact, New Y...

In many IB classes and Tut House clubs at UNIS, there tends to be a specific gender dynamic in terms of the female to male ratio. Why might this be the case? Let’s find out.

UNIS’s Gender Divide You know it, we know it, let’s talk about it. In many IB classes and Tut House clubs at UNIS, there tends to be a specific gender dynamic in terms of the female to male ratio. Why might this be the case? Through interviews and investigation within the school, we tried to answer this question...

The world’s first Earth Day was in 1970. Since then, how has this day changed how we approach environmental advocacy now?

Why We Celebrate Earth Day On April 22nd 1970, millions of Americans took to the streets to protest. Across the country, cities and towns were crowded with people holding signs that read “Climate Action Now”, “Save Your Earth”, and “Beware of the Air You Breathe”. This was the world’s first Earth Day, during whi...

The introvert-extrovert divide is one that continues to grapple sociologists and psychologists up until today. Where does it come from? Why does it exist? Why is it that the most vocal of us are seen as the most intelligent and passionate, while those who tend to talk less are viewed as passive and apathetic? In a moving and well-researched rallying cry, writer and self-proclaimed introvert Susan Cain answers these questions, urging all of us to harness the “soft power” of Quiet.

Being Quiet in a World That Can’t Stop Talking: A Book Review “Shy,” “cold,” “aloof,” “sensitive,” “indecisive,” “serious,” “anti-social,” “apathetic,” and “slow.” These are some of the adjectives used for people who tend to listen rather than speak; those who take time to think deeply before talking or making critical decis...